GRE Word List
SINECURE
an office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income
The meaning of the word sinecure is an office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| eccentric | deviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways |
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| nib | bill |
| polyglot | one who is polyglot |
| eclectic | composed of elements drawn from various sources |
| pusillanimous | lacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity |
| fusillade | a number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession |
| moratorium | a legally authorized period of delay in the performance of a legal obligation or the payment of a debt |
| debris | the remains of something broken down or destroyed |
| painstaking | taking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort |